Knee Pads

[dirtdad]

I got Leatt 3DF 5.0 recently for myself. Just knee though, the knee shin are quite long and I didn’t want that. Went down to LBS and tried them on compared to Fox and whatever else they had there. Grabbed the leatts. Good thigh gripper. Tight enough around the calf to not need a strap. Don’t get in the way of my pedalling. Also have a kids pair for the little ones. No complaints from them either.

Unless you want to buy two pairs, I’d get knees and run separate shin pads. Couple of guys at the club do this. Otherwise, “too heavy, too hot, didn’t wear them, chicks dig scars right?”

 

[Oddjob]

No, knees only. Might do the top but not for pedal protection.

I run skate style knee only pads like these https://www.kickpush.com.au/protec-street-checker-protective-knee-pads. Butterfly closure make it super easy to take on and off, hard shell for protection, non constricting and cheap.

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[Hambo]

So perhaps just buy some soccer shin pads until he's confident not to need them any more?

 

[dirtdad]

Better than guards is good shoes. Flat shoes with grip. Might already have those though.

I’d just get my boys to wear their soccer guards and long socks if I thought it was temporary. But I’m the dad that doesn’t care too much what they look like on the trails.

To be fair though. Soccer guards suck these days. Too much fashion involved with mini guards to meet the rules but nothing else. Hockey shin guards are where it’s at if you want full protection!

 

[Hambo]

Better than guards is good shoes.

He does have MTB shoes

He landed awkwardly and his foot slipped, I imagine that could happen to anyone without a lot of jumping experience!

 

[slowmick]

I like my shin pads to start at my shoes. With combined knee shin pads there is still a gap between your shoe and the pad. Getting hit with a pedal there hurts.

I have a pair of these and love them. Have had them for over 15 years. I wear them with separate knee pads.

Lizardskins Product

Lizardskins Product

www.lizardskins.com

The big advantage of these ones is they had a plastic insert in the front like a soccer shin guard but also the neoprene wraps all the way around the your leg and protects the back from pedal strikes. Mine have taken a beating, are taped up but keep on trucking.

Have a look at a bmx shop/website for shin pads. They seem to have a good selection. These ones might suit your purpose.

Fuse Alpha Shin Pads

The Fuse Alpha shin pad uses a perforated neoprene with air plush lining together with super stretchable neoprene straps. To protect your shins from pedal bites and other impacts Fuse use a Nylon hard shield with Eva foam backing and a super durable Cordura front material. Pad Material...

www.luxbmx.com

 

[indica]

These ones might suit your purpose.

Has anyone tried these? Or are there other options?

 

[indica]

https://www.mtbdirect.com.au/products/ixs-flow-evo-knee-pads ????

 

[indica]

iXS FLOW EVO+ KNEE PAD

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the sizing chart is odd

 

[oldcorollas]

iXS FLOW EVO+ KNEE PAD

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the sizing chart is odd

Above knee circumference is the important one?
measure palm width above top of patella, as that's where the elastic bit will be

 

[ForkinGreat]

Has anyone tried these? Or are there other options?

I've got 661 shin pads that are the same type. A bit sweaty, but they will stay in place and do the job.
The POC VPD ones are more comfortable and fit my tree-trunk legs better.

https://www.mtbdirect.com.au/products/ixs-flow-evo-knee-pads ????

I suspect they will be a bit thin to actually provide much protection.

These POC ones will actually do the job they are supposed to, IMO. I have had a couple of low-side slides on buller dirt, and hit rock in the youies, and didn't feel a thing.

POC Joint VPD 2.0 Knee Guards Uranium Black

Buy POC Joint VPD 2.0 Knee Guards Uranium Black Now at Pushys. Lowest Price, Secure Shopping and Fast Delivery from Australia's Best Online Bike Store

www.bikebug.com

iXS FLOW EVO+ KNEE PAD

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the sizing chart is odd

Yes, I reckon the sizing runs small, IMO. I have the Carve + elbows - size XL - and they are fairly tight on my arms.
POC VPD 2.0 elbows are tight on me in L, but XL would prob be about right.

 

[ozzybmx]

Has anyone tried these? Or are there other options?

Posted on the other knees thread, have a read of it too. Fox d30 Enduros - great pedalling kneepads, good for hot weather and stay in place. I wear them every ride and actually feel naked if I take out my gravel bike without them.

Elbow pads the new knee pads?

@ashes_mtb - look in bmx shops for shin protection. There are lots of options. Mine are VERY old.

www.rotorburn.com

 

[beeb]

Yes, I reckon the sizing runs small, IMO

Also my experience with the iXS pads. Quite narrow indeed.

 

[cokeonspecialtwodollars]

I rate the Fox Launch Pro D3O, good grip around the thigh and calf with some freedom around the knee.

Fox Launch Pro D3O Knee Pads

Premium knee pads with the added protection of D3O padding! The Launch Pro D3O utilises anatomically designed panels and construction to ensure they are comfortable throughout your ride. Combined with breathable Ariaprene neoprene and a moisture-wicking back panel, these pads will provide...

www.mtbdirect.com.au

 

[slowmick]

Are you protecting your knees or your shins @indica ?

 

[indica]

Are you protecting your knees or your shins @indica ?

Currently nothing - looking for knees though I think.

I rate the Fox Launch Pro D3O

Discontinued?

Posted on the other knees thread, have a read of it too.

Cheers, will do

 

[shiny]

7iDP Sam Hill. Had them for years. Elastic only but stay in place and once you get sweaty they really stick. Good length and have crash tested them and worked very well.

 

[beeb]

7iDP Sam Hill. Had them for years. Elastic only but stay in place and once you get sweaty they really stick. Good length and have crash tested them and worked very well.

Is the knee cap on them flexible, or more of a rigid shape?

 

[shiny]

Is the knee cap on them flexible, or more of a rigid shape?

Flexible that hardens on impact. Can be a little stiff when cold but once you get some body temp into they are fine.

 

[cokeonspecialtwodollars]

I rate the Fox Launch Pro D3O, good grip around the thigh and calf with some freedom around the knee.

Fox Launch Pro D3O Knee Pads

Premium knee pads with the added protection of D3O padding! The Launch Pro D3O utilises anatomically designed panels and construction to ensure they are comfortable throughout your ride. Combined with breathable Ariaprene neoprene and a moisture-wicking back panel, these pads will provide...

www.mtbdirect.com.au

Discontinued?

Well that'd be just fuggin' typical.